Missoula, Montana vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 29.7% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $59,750 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Topeka
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Missoula, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher